Knox County

As of the 2020 Census, Knox County, TN had a population of approximately 478,971. The racial composition was roughly 82.5% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, and 3.2% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was about $57,105, and the poverty rate stood at around 12.8%. The county's age distribution showed 21.4% under 18 years, 63.1% between 18 and 64 years, and 15.5% aged 65 and older.

As of 2023, Knox County, TN, has a median home value of approximately $275,000. The median rent is around $1,300 per month. Homeownership rates hover around 62%, with average property taxes at about 0.77% of home value. Housing market trends indicate a 5% year-over-year increase in home prices. The vacancy rate for rental properties is roughly 5.6%. This area features a mix of urban and suburban living, with diverse housing options ranging from historic homes to modern apartments.

Knox County, Tennessee, holds elections for various local positions, including the County Mayor, Sheriff, County Commissioners, and school board members. In the most recent election cycle, candidates included Glenn Jacobs (incumbent) for County Mayor, Tom Spangler for Sheriff, and multiple candidates for County Commission seats.

The election saw a turnout of approximately 30% of the 300,000 registered voters, translating to around 90,000 voters. In the 2022 primary for County Mayor, Glenn Jacobs secured the GOP nomination with 55% of the vote (33,000 votes), while his opponent, Debbie Helsley, clinched the Democratic nomination with 60% of the vote (12,000 votes).

School board races also featured prominently, with contested seats in districts 1, 4, 7, and 9, attracting various candidates focused on educational policy and budget management.

For precise electoral results, official voter turnout, and a complete list of candidates, please refer to the Knox County Election Commission's website.

Knox County, TN, has a high school graduation rate of 89.7%, slightly above the national average of 88.6% and the Tennessee state average of 89.0%. About 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, higher than both the national average of 33.1% and the state average of 27.3%. The county boasts several higher education institutions, including the University of Tennessee's flagship campus in Knoxville. These figures suggest that Knox County is relatively well-educated compared to both state and national benchmarks.

As of the latest data, Knox County, TN, has an employment rate of approximately 95.1%, which mirrors the Tennessee state employment rate of around 94.8% and is slightly higher than the national average of about 94.3%. The top industries in Knox County include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and educational services. Specifically, healthcare and social assistance employ about 17.5% of the workforce, retail trade 12.6%, and educational services around 10.1%.

Compared to state averages, Knox County has a higher concentration in healthcare and education due to large employers like the University of Tennessee and Covenant Health. Nationally, the trend is similar, although professional services and manufacturing tend to have a slightly higher share. Knox County benefits from a diversified economy with robust growth in tech-related sectors, aligning well with national patterns.

As of the latest available data, Knox County, TN, has an average household income of approximately $66,000. This is slightly below the national average household income, which stands around $75,000. However, it is relatively close to the state of Tennessee's average household income of about $57,000.

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These figures indicate that while Knox County surpasses the state average, it lags behind the national average, highlighting regional economic variations.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, local government data.

As of the latest available data, Knox County, TN has a diverse crime landscape. The overall crime rate is approximately 3,720 incidents per 100,000 residents annually. This includes both violent and property crimes. Violent crime rates stand at about 500 incidents per 100,000 people, while property crimes are roughly 3,220 incidents per 100,000 people. Here's a breakdown by crime types:

These figures provide a snapshot of the ongoing public safety challenges in the county, with property crimes significantly outnumbering violent crimes.